Join Us

Seattle Post-IntelligencerOctober 3, 2008The Seattle Post-Intelligencer editorial board commends the Wash. State Bar Association for adopting to support marriage equality, saying current state law is "neither fair nor as legally workable as it should be." [Link] Learn more about the difference between marriage and other forms of protection.

Seattle TimesSeptember 28, 2008The Wash. State Bar Association's Board of Governors voted unanimously last week to support marriage for gay couples, but has no plans to introduce marriage equality legislation. Stanley A. Bastian of Wenatchee, immediate past president of the bar association and the board's presiding officer, said in a statement released by the group, "Having one set of rules that apply to all couples engaged in recognized relationships would provide clarity and help ensure equitable treatment for all persons, regardless of sexual orientation." [Link]

MSNBCJune 13, 2008Dads Devin and Geoffrey discuss the ordinariness of their family life with their three adopted children, but they note their desire for marriage equality so they can access the dignity and respect, protections and responsibilities of marriage.(Link)

Associated PressMarch 5, 2008The Legislature passed a measure Tuesday to expand the state’s domestic partnership law, granting same-sex couples more than 170 of the benefits and responsibilities given to married couples, including property and guardianship rights. The Senate gave final approval on a 29-20 vote after minimal debate. The bill now goes to Gov. Chris Gregoire, who is expected to sign it. [link]

Seattle Post IntelligencerMarch 4, 2008Gay and lesbian couples were brought one step closer to marriage equality Tuesday when the Legislature voted to extend 170 new rights to them, adding to groundwork begun last year with the passage of domestic partnership rights. [link]

AdvocateFebruary 15, 2008"It is indeed symbolic that this vote comes as the 11th annual National Freedom to Marry Week comes to a close," Equal Rights Washington's Connie Watts said in a statement. "Equal Rights Washington and the prime sponsors of the Domestic Partnership Expansion Bill have been clear and unequivocal in stating that we are seeking full marriage equality for families formed by gay and lesbian couples." [link]